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Co-Occurrence of ADHD and High IQ: A Case Series Empirical Study
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Journal of Attention Disorders . Aug 2011 15(6):485-490. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Objective: The validity of a diagnosis of ADHD in children with a high intelligence quotient (IQ) remains controversial. Using a multidisciplinary approach, rigorous diagnostic criteria, and worldwide-validated psychometric instruments, we identified a group of children attending public schools in southern Brazil for co-occurrence of high IQ and ADHD. Method: Students attending public schools, in the first to fifth grades, were referred to our Research Center for behavioral and/or learning difficulties. These children completed clinical, psychiatric, psychological, and pedagogical evaluations for assessment of IQ, ADHD, learning, and other emotional or behavioral disorders. Results: Fifteen of the participants were identified to have a full-scale IQ [greater than or equal to] 120. Data show that 10 of these high-IQ children met the "DSM-IV" criteria diagnosis for ADHD combined type, 5 met criteria for current oppositional-defiant disorder, 2 had current major depression, and 2 had a learning disorder. Here we present the results as a case series. Conclusion: Our data support the hypothesis that ADHD is a valid diagnosis in children with high IQs. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-0547
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Attention Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ930957
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054710370569